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The 787 is about the same size as a 767. Delta has been flying 767s out of National since 2008.

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ass-ume Wrote:
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> WashingTone-Locian Wrote:
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> > I'm surprised the Reagan runway could handle a
> > plane that size.
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> The 777 is big, and the 787 is a bigger number so
> it must be a bigger plane.

Naturally! 787 > 380, too, so clearly the 787 is the largest passenger plane on earth!

Kilton Wrote:
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> Howard Wrote:
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> > Sure looks like it to me:
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> That was just prep for a few special flights for
> the inauguration. They have not been "flying 767s
> out of National since 2008".

Looks like English just isn't your thing. Look at the video around 4:10. When all the wheels are up, that is called "flying." That event took place in 2008 and it was at Reagan National. No need to thank me.

Kilton Wrote:
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> Howard Wrote:
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> > Sure looks like it to me:
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> That was just prep for a few special flights for
> the inauguration. They have not been "flying 767s
> out of National since 2008".

*nod* The Delta 767-300 operated at DCA only for Obama's Inauguration with 4 flights...and not before, except for the live proving flight the previous December 8th.

The main reason widebodies are not approved for regular use at DCA is that the taxiways (Kilo and Juliet) are too close to each other and traffic on the opposing taxiway has to be held until the widebody aircraft enters the runway hold point.

Kilton Wrote:
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> You guys will have to excuse Howard -- he's had a
> thing for me for a while now. He's finding out the
> hard way that hate and love aren't opposites after
> all. :-)

For a while? English troubles again.

Yes, I've lusted after Kilton since 1:00 this afternoon. Can you really blame me? He does seem dreamy, doesn't he?

Boeing once again, has shown why it is far ahead of Airbus, Sukhoi, and any other manufacturer in the industry again. This lightweight composite material, and its efficiency overall compared to others in the same class, are going to make Boeing once again another very well sold airplane. Way to go to the folks in Washington State!

Thanks for some of the interesting facts about a 767 at national. Hopefully we get some pictures this week. Kinda sad they don't open it up to a public view. Anyone know if she could operate from there with a normal passenger and fuel load ?